Sr. HR Benefits & Leaves

Stryker•Arroyo, PR

3d•$77,700 - $129,500•Onsite

About The Position

This role serves as a key resource for benefits programs, leave of absence management, regulatory compliance, and employee support, requiring strong knowledge of Puerto Rico benefits and leave regulations, accurate documentation practices, and day-to-day operational execution.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum 4 years of professional work experience.
Minimum 3 years of experience in benefits administration, leave of absence management, or a closely related HR specialization.
Experience administering employee benefits and leave programs in Puerto Rico, including applicable regulatory and compliance requirements.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, HR information systems, and employee data management.
Advanced English proficiency (written and verbal).

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting employee populations in a manufacturing environment.
Professional HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent).

Responsibilities

Administer employee benefits programs, including medical, retirement, wellness, incentive, and bonus-related plans.
Manage leave of absence cases from intake through resolution, ensuring compliance with Puerto Rico labor regulations and applicable leave requirements.
Evaluate eligibility, documentation, and supporting records related to benefits and leave requests.
Serve as a point of contact for employees and managers regarding benefits coverage, leave status, payroll-related impacts, and program administration.
Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, documentation, and electronic files in HR systems.
Review benefits and leave data, perform calculations, validate information, and support reporting and HR metrics.
Partner with external vendors, insurance providers, and government agencies regarding benefits administration and compliance matters.
Support benefits and leave operations for multiple manufacturing sites and participate in process improvement activities to enhance service quality and compliance.